According to Constitutional Amendment No. 16, of 4 June 1997, re-election to a single consecutive term is permitted for the President of the Republic, the State governors, including of the Federal District, mayors, and those who succeed or replace such elected officials during their term of office.
Conforme a la Enmienda Constitucional Nº 16, de 4 de junio de 1997, está permitida la reelección para un solo mandato consecutivo del Presidente de la República, los gobernadores de los Estados, incluido el Distrito Federal, los alcaldes y las personas designadas para sustituir a quienes desempeñan esos cargos oficiales electivos en el curso de su mandato.